Publications by authors named "Amanda Hui-Juan Kooi"
Article Synopsis
- Dysphagia in Parkinson's Disease patients increases the risk of pneumonia, but there has been little research on how swallowing difficulties correlate with clinical outcomes.
- This study analyzed the modified barium swallow impairment scale (MBSImP) scores in 157 PD patients categorized by their feeding methods: oral, enteral, and those who rejected enteral feeding, revealing significant correlations between their scores and hospital admissions for pneumonia and choking.
- The findings indicate that patients who rejected enteral feeding had the highest risk for these complications, while those following enteral feeding showed improved outcomes with appropriate feeding compliance, highlighting the importance of managing dysphagia to minimize health risks.
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to evaluate factors and time leading to hospitalization for pneumonia and choking in patients with Parkinson's Disease (PD), noting that dysphagia is a common issue.
- Researchers analyzed data from 194 PD patients, focusing on feeding methods and hospital admissions, finding that those using rejected enteral feeding had the highest risk of pneumonia/choking.
- Results indicated that proper adherence to feeding recommendations is crucial, as the mode of feeding and comorbidity significantly influenced hospitalization risk.